Radio Amos Rodman Train Whistle Mystery
In Rodman Iowa Harry Hilborn, with little experience, heard a train whistle while the radio at Yankton South Dakota picked up the sound. He rushed to the depot thinking a freight arrived, only to learn later the whistle came through radio transmission and not an actual locomotive.
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Rodman
Igor Homae
Harry B Hilborn
Iowa
Harry
Pele
Emamietsburg
Lus
Yankton
8. D
Rock Island Magazine
Wisdom and Wit The will of an Omaha photographer
A fragmented vintage ad style piece describes an Omaha photographer with a notable estate, praising his talent and quips about the North American continent, a one handed Yiddish speaker, and a shift from old farming gear to McCormick Deering equipment. The text blends satire and sales, mentioning binders, mowers, and harvest gear while recalling rural humor and vernacular dialogue.
Fire Devastates McFarland Farm Barn Near Emmetsburg
Details from the Emmetsburg Democrat describe a Saturday afternoon blaze that destroyed a 70 by 100 foot barn, corn crib, and machine shed on the C. L. McFarland farm by Medium Lake. Harry Brown, tenant, reported loss of 12 tons alfalfa hay, two harness sets, oats, corn, and farm machinery. The roof of the house caught fire but was saved, and neighbors aided in efforts to save remaining buildings. The origin remains a mystery. McFarland, who owns the place, insured part of his property. Brown and Mrs. Brown faced heavy losses and inconvenience, with neighbors offering temporary help and support. The article also notes extensive local social activity and farm life observations in the surrounding area.
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Emmetsburg
Fermen Tanaman
Harry Brown
Medium Lake
McFarland
Long Beach
California
Brown
Northwestern
Henry Willingham
Willingham
Mr. Brown
Bert Griggs
Vincent
Lena McClelland
Arthur McClelland
G. W. Higgins l
Robert Ayers
Sioux City
Buena Vista
Woodburk
Lloyd Frederick
Mr. Nickels
Cylinder
Art McClelland
Misa
Mary Conway
Anna Lambe
Carl Higgins
M. J. Hickey
Lost Island Lake
Estherville
Sam Reynolds
Graettinger
J. R. Kenney
Spencer
Melvin Smith
Mrs. Smith
Mr. Kenney
Scranton
Sual
Vera McLean
Mallard
Earnest McClelland
Harry Brown Place
FB. A. Folsom
Spirit Lake
Minnesota
Osgood
Gladys
Hans Meng
McClelland
Meng
M. C. Smith
Asa Hankey
Earl Meytholar
Lowell Crook
Gladys McClelland
Lena
BR. Ayers
Raleigh
Milford
Elmer Murphy
Grachtinger
Leonard Powers
Alma McClelland
V. W. Powers
Ruthven
Hans Mong
Delilah Cooklin
Ayrshire
Prentice
J. A. Sibrel
John Conway
Des Moines
Conway
Frances McClelland
Alma
L. L
Floyd Higgins
Maurice Pannell
Easthorvilte
Hopllet Co
Fred Halsted
Emmatsburg
Mra
Horace’ Webster
Algona
Arthur McCletland
J. M. Snyder
W R. Ayers
the Lakes
Misa H. Nell. Malon
Scranton Tuesaday
Miss Malon
Oxgood
Charley Higgins
Frank Brown
Willard Jones
Graetinger
Roy Crook
Osgood Items Union 8 5 Dinner Carrying Sunday Meeting
On Sunday June 16 an all day meeting will be held at the school house with dinners brought for a daylong event. Rev. Peter son of Dickens will preach after Sunday School at 10 30 on Communion and administer it. Rev Ralph Jones of Dickens will deliver the evening sermon. Cornelius Nolan visited from Ruthven Thursday.
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Osgood Items Union
Peterson
Dickens
Ralph Jones
Cornelius Nolan
Ruthven
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Ralph Masters
O Sat
Mrs. B.,franklin
Grodland & Reeves
H. A. Elsenbast
Omaha
North © American
Charleston
Rake
Hall Insurance
McCormick Deering Binder
Waly
Bill Beecher
McCormick Deering
Ae An
Auipment
Opal
LeRay
F. H. Batley
Jess Moffitt
Ringsted
Union
Clorado
Lowstone
Owen Golorada
Royal Gorge
Salt Lake
American River Canyon
Wit Five National
Rockisland
Berwich Bureau Valley
Lansing
Michigan
Durayle Durant
Durant A
Clemmensen & Masters
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